And Jesus came and spoke to them, saying, “All authority has been given to Me in heaven and on earth. Go therefore and make disciples of all the nations, baptizing them in the name of the Father and of the Son and of the Holy Spirit, teaching them to observe all things that I have commanded you; and lo, I am with you always, even to the end of the age.” Amen. Matthew 28:18-20
The Apostolic Church
"In that day there will be an altar to the Lord in the midst of the land of Egypt, and a pillar to the Lord at its border." Isaiah 19:19
"having been built on the foundation of the apostles and prophets, Jesus Christ Himself being the chief corner stone, in whom the whole building, being joined together, grows into a holy temple in the Lord, in whom you also are being built together for a dwelling place of God in the Spirit." Ephesians 2:20-22
"Therefore take heed to yourselves and to all the flock, among which the Holy Spirit has made you overseers, to shepherd the church of God which He purchased with His own blood." Acts 20:28
"And I also say to you that you are Peter, and on this rock I will build My church, and the gates of Hades shall not prevail against it." Matthew 16:18
"If anyone defiles the temple of God, God will destroy him. For the temple of God is holy, which temple you are." 1 Corinthians 3:17
"And He is the head of the body, the church, who is the beginning, the firstborn from the dead, that in all things He may have the preeminence." Colossians 1:18
"teaching them to observe all things that I have commanded you; and lo, I am with you always, even to the end of the age." Amen." Matthew 28:20
"For no one ever hated his own flesh, but nourishes and cherishes it, just as the Lord does the church. For we are members of His body, of His flesh and of His bones." Ephesians 5:29-30
"The stone which the builders rejected Has become the chief cornerstone." Psalms 118:22
"And He put all things under His feet, and gave Him to be head over all things to the church," Ephesians 1:22
"And other sheep I have which are not of this fold; them also I must bring, and they will hear My voice; and there will be one flock and one shepherd."John 10:16
"endeavoring to keep the unity of the Spirit in the bond of peace." Ephesians 4:3
From Church Readings of the month...
Pauline: "For such are false apostles, deceitful workers, transforming themselves into apostles of Christ. And no wonder! For Satan himself transforms himself into an angel of light. Therefore it is no great thing if his ministers also transform themselves into ministers of righteousness, whose end will be according to their works." 2 Corinthians 11:13-15
"But evil men and impostors will grow worse and worse, deceiving and being deceived. But you must continue in the things which you have learned and been assured of, knowing from whom you have learned them," 2 Timothy 3:13-14
"But even if we, or an angel from heaven, preach any other gospel to you than what we have preached to you, let him be [a]accursed. As we have said before, so now I say again, if anyone preaches any other gospel to you than what you have received, let him be accursed." Galatians 1:8-9
Catholic: "Shepherd the flock of God which is among you, serving as overseers, not by compulsion but willingly, not for dishonest gain but eagerly; nor as being lords over those entrusted to you, but being examples to the flock;" 1 Peter 5:2-3
"Finally, all of you be of one mind, having compassion for one another; love as brothers, be tenderhearted, be courteous;" 1 Peter 3:8
Acts: "And the evil spirit answered and said, “Jesus I know, and Paul I know; but who are you?”" Acts 19:15
Synaxarium: "When he [St. Peter]came to the city of Rome, he found there St. Paul the Apostle. Through their preaching, most of the people of Rome believed, so Nero seized Peter and commanded to crucify him." Martyrdom Of Sts. Peter & Paul. Abib 5.
Psalms: "Blessed is the nation whose God is the Lord, The people He has chosen as His own inheritance." Psalm 33:12
"You have put gladness in my heart, More than in the season that their grain and wine increased." Psalm 4:7
"Oh, sing to the Lord a new song! Sing to the Lord, all the earth." Psalm 96:1
"Let Your priests be clothed with righteousness, And let Your saints shout for joy." Psalm 132:9-10
"O God, You are more awesome than Your holy places. The God of Israel is He who gives strength and power to His people." Psalm 68:35
"Blessed are those who dwell in Your house; They will still be praising You. Selah" Psalm 84:4
Gospel: "And He said to them, “I saw Satan fall like lightning from heaven. Behold, I give you the authority to trample on serpents and scorpions, and over all the power of the enemy, and nothing shall by any means hurt you. Nevertheless do not rejoice in this, that the spirits are subject to you, but rather rejoice because your names are written in heaven.”" Luke 10:18-20
"“A disciple is not above his teacher, nor a servant above his master." Matthew 10:24
"“But you are those who have continued with Me in My trials. And I bestow upon you a kingdom, just as My Father bestowed one upon Me, that you may eat and drink at My table in My kingdom, and sit on thrones judging the twelve tribes of Israel.”" Luke 22:28-30
"But when He saw the multitudes, He was moved with compassion for them, because they were weary and scattered, like sheep having no shepherd." Matthew 9:36
"And He said to them, “Assuredly, I say to you that there are some standing here who will not taste death till they see the kingdom of God [a]present with power.”" Mark 9:1
"So Jesus said to him, “Why do you call Me good? No one is good but One, that is, God. You know the commandments: ‘Do not commit adultery,’ ‘Do not murder,’ ‘Do not steal,’ ‘Do not bear false witness,’ ‘Do not defraud,’ ‘Honor your father and your mother.’ ”" Mark 10:18-19
"“And anyone who speaks a word against the Son of Man, it will be forgiven him; but to him who blasphemes against the Holy Spirit, it will not be forgiven." Luke 12:10
"For whoever exalts himself will be [a]humbled, and he who humbles himself will be exalted.”" Luke 14:11
"And if you greet your brethren only, what do you do more than others? Do not even the tax collectors do so?" Matthew 5:47
Words of our Fathers...
"St. Cyprian of Carthage, Unity of the Church"
The Right
The Church, the Ark to Heaven
We start here... to join there.
Martyrdom at St. George's, Tanta, 2017.
